Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread DCFluX
Its a little difficult as the alerts are time and Julian day specific. http://www.circuitcellar.com/avr2006/winners/AT3249.htm On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 9:16 PM, cracked crac...@n0de.org wrote: I'm building/testing a DIY weather receiver/decoder and could use a couple custom weather alerts to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread cracked
The time/date in the header can be anything. This is ignoring all that and letting the repeater controller use a fixed timeout period (after that, the weather receiver can be opened/closed by DTMF). That SAMEgen thing looks interesting...only if there was a kit or even complete plans available

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread cracked
I stand corrected. There's a link right next to his abstract with complete docs, photos and source code. If I have to build something, that'll be it...but I'd still rather find a software generator, or at least a couple recordings from some EAS/SAME test box out there. James K7ICU --- In

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread rahwayflynn
SAME code Specification: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/same.pdf Web based SAME Encoder: http://archive.drewburden.com/projects/noaa-same/ cracked wrote: I stand corrected. There's a link right next to his abstract with complete docs, photos and source code. If I have to build something,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] R1225 Question

2009-11-23 Thread Joe
Thanks to the two of you. My problem is that this particular R1225 is programmed for 2 different repeater frequencies and two power levels, so that all 4 modes are programmed. I keep it this way so that it can be used as a backup repeater for either of my UHF repeaters. My concern is that

[Repeater-Builder] setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread Jed Barton
Hey guys, Alright, got an interesting one ehre. I've got a fire department who has an existing repeater on the air. They want to have their dispatchers actually dispatching through the internet, sending tones, ETC. I know it can be done, the question is how? This is a very unique thing, they have

[Repeater-Builder] ritron vhf repeater plus model rr150

2009-11-23 Thread ve3ext
this is the silver box, note it is vhf, not uhf. My question in the absence of any documentation is--what is the minimum spacing, in order to use the internal duplexer. Presently it's 2.7 mhzs between the tx/rx !! If anyone has a manual, I will gladly pay to copy ! This to be used for ares

[Repeater-Builder] Re: setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread hl31943
There was an article in last month's issue of Law Enforecement Technology magazine that might help. There weren't any technical details but might have had some info on who might provide the interface. Howard --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton j...@... wrote: Hey guys,

[Repeater-Builder] Re: setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread hl31943
There was an article in last month's issue of Law Enforecement Technology magazine that might help. There weren't any technical details but might have had some info on who might provide the interface. Howard --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton j...@... wrote: Hey guys,

[Repeater-Builder] setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread Unimog Freightliner
Morning Jed,   This is a very delicate matter when you deal with public safety. There are agencies in the country who for whatever reason choose to operate L P matters over Roip and Interplex systems. These for the most part do work everyday. However they do quite often rely on infrastructure

[Repeater-Builder] Re: setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread hl31943
Actually it was the August issue and is available online, just search by law enforcement technology. Maybe this won't be sent twice. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton j...@... wrote: Hey guys, Alright, got an interesting one ehre. I've got a fire department who has an

RE: [Repeater-Builder] setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread Jed Barton
Hey there, I know it can be done, it's just a matter of setting it up right. Curious to ehar about this new side of things from link-comm. I've factored in backup internet connections, ETC. They already have a t1 that is going to be dedicated for thid exclusively. We're also planning on a backup.

[Repeater-Builder] Re: setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread Jason
Morning Jed, This is a very delicate matter when you deal with public safety. There are agencies in the country who for whatever reason choose to operate L P matters over Roip and Interplex systems. These for the most part do work everyday. However they do quite often rely on

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Helper Instruments Sinadder Model CML-1

2009-11-23 Thread skipp025
El gusto es mio Bruce... I'm a big fan of Helper Instruments and have a small bit of history regarding the Company. When the founder passed, his daughter tried to keep the ship floating but the original innovation of Helper Products was gone. Eventually... Zetron bought the rights to produce

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Uniden Key

2009-11-23 Thread skipp025
O'Tay... Those Uniden Force Radios were actually pretty good performers for their day and time in history. It's a shame Uniden left the LMR Market like they did. I have the programmer for Uniden Products if anyone ever needs help getting that done. thanks, chow for now... s. THE ECONOMY

[Repeater-Builder] Re: setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread skipp025
Not a problem with Bosch Telex IP-223 box... a great product but it has some sticker shock. I sell and install them... but you might want to find a local Telex Dealer first. I should say I'm not a huge fan of dispatch and repeater control over the internet... it tends to be more quirky

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread Russ Crisp
James, I think I have a couple of WAV files that might fit the bill... Lemme look.. Russ K4RCC From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cracked [crac...@n0de.org] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:31 AM To:

[Repeater-Builder] Re: ritron vhf repeater plus model rr150

2009-11-23 Thread skipp025
Re: ritron vhf repeater plus model rr150 ve3...@... wrote: this is the silver box, note it is vhf, not uhf. My question in the absence of any documentation is--what is the minimum spacing, in order to use the internal duplexer. Presently it's 2.7 mhzs between the tx/rx !! Depends on

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PALOMAR TELECOM RBC-700 REPEATER CONTROLLER

2009-11-23 Thread skipp025
Hey! Shorty is selling a PALOMAR TELECOM RBC-700 REPEATER CONTROLLER on Ebay. Ebay Item number: 120496694403 If you're a fan of the Palomar Repeater Controllers... here's your chance to obtain another. If you've not seen one before... there are some nice pictures. I still see them at a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-23 Thread Bill
Well, you have me curious also, maybe I took the dark path for tuning the front end filters. I had to resort to silver paint (not cheap), a grinder, and a little blood and guts to tune those puppies. What's your story.. . bill w4oo . . --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mel Swanberg

[Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 Test LED

2009-11-23 Thread KD6LVP
I'm having some weird things going on and need some help. I have 2x MSF5000's with 2x Scom 7330's. They are both Analog control boards and we are getting the logic from the MSF5000 from a pic board off of the muxus buss. One of them is working fine, the other is not. It first started with the

[Repeater-Builder] Has anyone measured out-of-band rejection for a duplexer?

2009-11-23 Thread Tony KT9AC
Hi Everyone, Without the benefit of a spectrum analyzer, I would like to find out how much rejection of out-of-band signals can be expected from a typical UHF duplexer. Have a MSF5000 on 452 that works fine with the T4084 duplexers (1500 style), but have a lot of VHF data and FM broadcast hash

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Helper Instruments Sinadder Model CML-1

2009-11-23 Thread wa6vpl
Bruce and Skipp and group, This discussion made me look in the file cabinet and I found the entire package (instruction manuals, schematics, etc.) for my Sinadder CML-1. The manual is actually for the Linear-5 meter, with an inserted Addendum for the CML-1. I also have a few advertisement

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Quantar Vs Quantro

2009-11-23 Thread Frederick Bray
I own both. Here are the major differences: The Quantar is completely self-contained in one unit. For battery backup or revert, it requires 24 volts. The Quantro is a Quantar with external power supply and amplifier(s). It uses the MSF5000 power supply and amplifier. These are external to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal 14.4MHz osc.

2009-11-23 Thread sjs1005
Thanks Bill for your reply and info. There appears to be a REF OSC on the uni board, Part id and numbers are; KXN1096A 14.4MHZ (M) X9211 Located top edge (opened) about halfway. Next to a seriously big can / RF cover ? Its a matter of now finding out which parts to take out or add ? I

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 08:16 PM 11/22/09, you wrote: I'm building/testing a DIY weather receiver/decoder and could use a couple custom weather alerts to inject into my service monitor. I need the preamble/header code portion of the alert with a specific FIP and Event codes. Anybody aware of a software-based

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-23 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 07:41 PM 11/22/09, you wrote: I think the Micor rx is a great idea. Unless they came from a 900 micor rptr, they probably were used in paging or linking service, making them the 5 khz variety, The IF xtals could be changed for the 2.5 khz modulation, but no flutter fighter or

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal 14.4MHz osc.

2009-11-23 Thread Mark
Steve, Not sure I understand what it is you are needing... I believe you said that you require the 14.4 oscillator. But then there was mention of the 5 MHz OCXO. (Or was that another thread?) Anyway, if you have the freq reference tray but are missing the HSO (Hi-Stability frequency reference

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-23 Thread Nate Duehr
Just catching up on RB mail after a couple of weeks... For the record, I learned that turn of phrase (chicken burst) from reading things here on RB over the years. I don't know the history of the phrase. Chicken to implement true reverse burst/squelch tail elimination, etc? I have no idea. --

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: setting up a repeater for dispatch

2009-11-23 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
The direct link to the article is here: http://www.officer.com/print/Law-Enforcement-Technology/Redefining-interoperability/1$48108 Mike WA6ILQ At 08:37 AM 11/23/09, you wrote: Actually it was the August issue and is available online, just search by law enforcement technology. Maybe this won't

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Zetron 38A not sending reverse burst

2009-11-23 Thread Nate Duehr
The TS-64 also SEEMS to detect STE properly. Well kinda... It loses lock on the CTCSS during the 180 degree phase shift, and then it sees it again not too long after. Resulting in what I've dubbed double bounce unkeying when a TS-64 is detecting CTCSS from a stock GE encoder. Not sure I LIKE

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Helper Instruments Sinadder Model CML-1

2009-11-23 Thread skipp025
See... no good deed goes unpunished... thank you very much for your kind offer Jim. I'd be excited to obtain the information for myself. Makes it hard to be rotten to people... sometimes. s. wa6vpl wa6...@... wrote: Bruce and Skipp and group, This discussion made me look in

[Repeater-Builder] Replacement regulator boards for Astron power supplies

2009-11-23 Thread Greg
Is Skipp still selling replacement regulator baords for the Astron RS-20 and RS-35 linear power supplies? Greg w9gb

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Replacement regulator boards for Astron power supplies

2009-11-23 Thread skipp025
Yep, watch your in box for a direct reply... s. Greg gregory.b...@... wrote: Is Skipp still selling replacement regulator baords for the Astron RS-20 and RS-35 linear power supplies? Greg w9gb

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Wanted: Custom NWS Weather Alert SAME Audio

2009-11-23 Thread DCFluX
More on EAS: http://www.defcon.org/images/defcon-16/dc16-presentations/defcon-16-flux.pdf

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2009-11-23 Thread Randy
Motorola ATV 5090B Amplifliar you pay postage

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Has anyone measured out-of-band rejection for a duplexer?

2009-11-23 Thread Gary Schafer
You can make the measurement with a signal generator and a tunable receiver that has some kind of indicator for signal strength. It doesn't even need to be calibrated. Connect the signal generator to the antenna port and the receiver to the receiver port of the duplexer. Be sure to disable the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use.

2009-11-23 Thread NORM KNAPP
Ok. I read the MTR2000 with my laptop. Sure enough, it has the 150-174mhz 100w pa. However, I noticed in the software that the exciter is listed as 132-174mhz AND the PA is an option. Does this mean I could disable the PA and run an external PA, such as a MASTR II or MSR2000? Thanks -

[Repeater-Builder] UHF Mastr II PA - SLOW

2009-11-23 Thread Adam Feuer
Hello All, I have on the bench into a dummy load an exceptionally clean Mastr II 100 watt UHF PA. It appears to be a late model version because it has the Z-Match board right above the RF output connector. At 13.6 volts and 21 amps, it's doing 100 watts easily. I can vary it down all the

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Mastr II PA - SLOW

2009-11-23 Thread kevin valentino
first thing i would check  would be aging solder joints, all the expansion and contraction due to heat and cold can make them loose integrity. --- On Mon, 11/23/09, Adam Feuer feu...@optonline.net wrote: From: Adam Feuer feu...@optonline.net Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Mastr II PA - SLOW

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Has anyone measured out-of-band rejection for a duplexer?

2009-11-23 Thread Ralph Hogan
Tony, Our club ran some wideband plots years ago with a spectrum analyzer and tracking generator on a VHF db-4001 BP cavity and a VHF WP-641 BPBR duplexer. We were getting killed by the site's local TV station transmitter. Very discouraging results if you expect a BPBR duplexer to provide

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Mastr II PA - SLOW

2009-11-23 Thread Chuck Kelsey
In addition to checking the solder joints on the transistors, check the connection between the PA output and the harmonic filter. This is another prone intermittent point. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Adam Feuer feu...@optonline.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com

[Repeater-Builder] WTB Motorola RN-3 crystal oven

2009-11-23 Thread wa7spy
Does anyone have any Motorola RN-3 crystal ovens they would like to sell? If so contact me off line. Thanks, Glenn Maclean WA7SPY

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB Motorola RN-3 crystal oven

2009-11-23 Thread Captainlance
RN3 is the crystal type, all the 4 pin ovens are the same. lance - Original Message - From: wa7spy To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:42 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] WTB Motorola RN-3 crystal oven Does anyone have any Motorola

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola Spectra 900's

2009-11-23 Thread Mel Swanberg
Well, maybe I've actually managed to do something different... I've been adding a 1 pf chip cap (0603) between the oval shaped pad in the filter, and the edge of the filter sectiont. One cap for each section. This lowers the frequency down below 900, and then I use a dremmel with a sharp bit

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2009-11-23 Thread Randy
I looked these up on the internet... As far as I know, these are: compact coaxial loads. I have several of differant frequencies ALL come with a High Power Isolator. You pay postage

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB Motorola RN-3 crystal oven

2009-11-23 Thread Ken Arck
At 05:56 PM 11/23/2009, Captainlance wrote: RN3 is the crystal type, all the 4 pin ovens are the same. -Sounds like someone is resurrecting a Motrac? -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater

[Repeater-Builder] Re: FREE

2009-11-23 Thread Randy
Taken Thankyou --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Randy randy54...@... wrote: Motorola ATV 5090B Amplifliar you pay postage

Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB Motorola RN-3 crystal oven

2009-11-23 Thread Captainlance
RN3 is a T power...WNN3A was a Motrac. Sheesh, can't believe it remember it. - Original Message - From: Ken Arck To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] WTB Motorola RN-3 crystal oven At 05:56 PM

[Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal 14.4MHz osc.

2009-11-23 Thread wb6dgn
Mark, I think I duplicated your references further down. Sorry, somehow I missed your post. Too much skipping here and there instead of sticking to one thread. Tom DGN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mark n9...@... wrote: Steve, Not sure I understand what it is you are

[Repeater-Builder] I am now laid off and I am not going to put up another Repeater

2009-11-23 Thread kygundoc
I have decided not put up another repeater so I have a few things to sell. 165 feet of 7/8 heliax with female connectors on both ends. $150.00 Both ends sealed with rubberized tape. I have two new andrew L5PNF silver plated connectors $40.00 each. I have 1 new 7/8 connector Lebarge inc $40.00.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Mtr-2000 for 2m use.

2009-11-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
Norm, It's not that simple. All of the MTR2000 modules, including the PA, are controlled digitally over the SPI bus. The station control module (SCM) polls all of the modules during power-up self test to ensure that the station configuration has not changed and all modules are working. You

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal 14.4MHz osc.

2009-11-23 Thread Mark
No harm - no foul, Tom! ;-) Mark- N9WYS -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wb6dgn Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:37 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: MSF5000 internal

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Acceptable RB Religious Discussions

2009-11-23 Thread wd8chl
Brian Raker wrote: You forgot about EF Johnson and Harris... or are they sacrilegious? :P -Brian / KF4ZWZ heh-GE IS Harris now! On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 9:48 AM, Paul Plack pl...@xmission.com wrote: Guys, please...the only sanctioned religious discussion on this board is Motorola vs GE.

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Has anyone measured out-of-band rejection for a duplexer?

2009-11-23 Thread Tony KT9AC
Gary,  This is wonderful information! So the bottom line is for duplex operation, a pass/notch is needed to protect the rx and tx from each other, but for everything else a bandpass-only filter is the way to go.  I like your idea of using the signal generator and receiver to make measurements.

[Repeater-Builder] FS, Phelps Dodge UHF Duplexer

2009-11-23 Thread K5IN
I am selling a Phelps Dodge 529-506, 6 can UHF duplexer. Currently tuned for 441.950 transmit and 446.950 receive. Good physical and electrical condition, reason for selling it is excess to my needs. $200.00 plus shipping. Next stop Ebay... 73 and tnx for reading. Brian, k5in Olympia,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Mastr II PA - SLOW

2009-11-23 Thread Nate Duehr
You sure that thing's driving into a solid 50 ohm load that isn't heating up and changing characteristics? I won't fire up a MII PA into anything other than my 500W Bird load... seen too many cheap 100W brick style loads that aren't 50 ohm, aren't consistent, etc. I'm also concerned about

[Repeater-Builder] MASTER II TO RC-210

2009-11-23 Thread W8YSU
Does anyone on this list have pictures or scematic of a VHF Master II hooked up to an ARCOM RC-210? We are starting to work on one for our Club Repeater and I am looking for some examples for reference. THANKS, DEAN W8YSU YNG, OHIO W8QLY REPEATER.